Suki Hopgood
Principal Environmental ConsultantBachelor of Science (Honours)
Suki is a renewable energy sector powerhouse who is passionate about being part of Australia’s current transition. She joined ERA in 2024 following her time spent at Renewables Climate Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) where she developed and led the implementation of key policy guiding the achievement of the Tasmanian Government’s 200% renewable energy target.
During her 15+ years working with Tasmanian industry, Suki has gained considerable experience working in the energy and water sectors. She has been involved in the coordination of policy across all levels of government, as well as private sector client services in environmental approvals and management, project management, options analysis, environmental strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Suki is a highly respected practitioner in Tasmania. She has built her reputation by developing a trusted and extensive professional network alongside her proven commitment to successful delivery of the projects the manages, from concept through to operation.
A selection of projects for which she has been involved in the strategic planning, environmental assessments and approval pathways include:
- Renewable Energy Coordination Framework
- Renewable Energy Guideline for Community Engagement Benefit Sharing and Local Procurement
- Robbins Island and Jims Plains Renewable Energy Parks
- Low Head Wind Farm
- North West Transmission Line Development
- Marinus Link.